What you guys think, about the latest biggest case of SHARP that one of the highest rank officer is involved?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:26:34 -0400

Do you agree with the result of the case?, do you think the system, should push the law and regulation, especially when the new system SHARP is out?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 9:34 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:34:59 -0400

Are you referencing BG Sinclair? If so, what was the final result?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 26 at 2014 9:41 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:41:23 -0400

I can see how more junior personnel are frustrated by the outcome, though we have to acknowledge that we don't know all the details of what happened. It's just a shame that something this disgraceful would happen in a command environment -- and to have it perpetrated by an O-7 is worse, given his authority and position. I believe BG Sinclair pleaded guilty to a lesser offense (in terms of what the punishment would be), though I'd have to re-read some articles to make sure I'm correct on that.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 11:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:52:33 -0400

The General's defense and the prosecution came up with a plea bargain. Whether I agree with it or not, that is how our system is setup. Sometimes it is better to allow for this type of outcome because it doesn't tie up our court system for long periods of time during lengthly trials. Since I don't know the actual details of the case, only what was reported in the news, I can't really have an unbiased opinion of the case. Either way, in the eyes of Military Law, justice was served. I only hope that the results of the case send a strong message to Soldiers of all ranks: if you commit a crime, you will face consequences.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Mar 26 at 2014 12:05 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:05:57 -0400

What case are you referring to?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 6:14 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:14:14 -0400

What SHARP case? Are you referring to BG Sinclair? the SHARP portion of the trial crumbled. Remember?? People just need to undertand that portion. In the end he was not on trial for anything SHARP related. He was on trial for consentual Adultery between him and the accuser, reprimanded $20K for said relationship, and government travel card fraud of $4100 which he has to repay, and for maltreatment of his mistress. And now there will be a retirement board to determine his ran that he will retire at (possibly LTC).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 7:20 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:20:56 -0400

Well the SHARP portion went out the door when it was found out that the victim committed perjury. Additionally, the lead prosecutor self admitted himself to behavioral health after he became aware of such behavior and his level of involvement in trying to prosecute a GO under false pretenses. Either way, I agree that he got off with little more than a slap on the wrist because let's face it... If I was found guilty of the same charges I would be dishonorably discharged, reduced in rank, game over. I know that GO's don't always fall under the same regulations or face the same consequences but with that being said, shouldn't they be held to higher levels of consequence since their sphere of influence affects many more than an E-2 would?